4.2.1.2 - Simile
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Practice Questions
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Define what a simile is.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would explain a comparison.
Provide an example of a simile.
💡 Hint: Use familiar comparisons.
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What is a simile?
💡 Hint: Think about how similes relate to metaphors.
True or False: Similes can only be used in poetry.
💡 Hint: Consider where you may have seen similes outside poetry.
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Draft a short poem that includes at least five similes and analyze their effectiveness.
💡 Hint: Think about common experiences that can be vividly compared.
Compare the use of similes in two different poems, discussing how they support each poem's themes.
💡 Hint: Focus on the emotions the similes evoke and the imagery they create.
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